Enzyme blend may boost weight gain, growth in newly weaned pigs
Adding a blend of xylanase and protease to the diets of newly-weaned pigs may improve gut development, weight gain and growth performance, say researchers.
Pigs help scientists understand human brain Imaging analysis shows swine models even more effective for neurological research.
ASF outbreak brings challenges, opportunities for US feed producers The outbreak of African Swine Fever in Asia may bring both challenges and opportunities to US feed producers as export demand dwindles initially and livestock
ASF vaccine research takes step forward Scientists at The Pirbright Institute in the U.K. have identified African swine fever virus (ASFV) proteins that can trigger an immune response in pigs
Initial success achieved in ending surgical swine castration Project successfully deletes gene that triggers release of hormones necessary for sexual maturation.
Study: Plant-derived polysaccharides boost good bacteria in piglets Alfalfa polysaccharides improved the production performance of piglets, enhancing the beneficial microbial populations and intestinal morphological development,
Projects aim to improve feed efficiency, meat quality Grant awarded to UK’s Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock
Swine breeding stock trade low risk for foreign disease SHIC-funded study examines biosecurity of international transport of swine breeding stock.
Warning about zinc oxide ban and antibiotic reduction targets in UK pig sector The UK’s National Pig Association (NPA) has praised the drop in antibiotic use in the UK pig sector, as announced on May 30, but warned there would be challenge
Weaning without zinc oxide The ban on the use of zinc oxide for weaned pigs in the EU comes into effect in June 2022, providing a challenge for EU pig production
ASF set to undermine recovery in Vietnamese pig sector The African swine fever (ASF) virus, initially detected in Vietnam in February, has resulted in the culling of over 1.3m domestic pigs in that market
High-protein canola meal appropriate for gestating, lactating sows Results may be of particular interest to producers in northern U.S., Canada and Europe, where economics may drive decision to use canola meal.
Just how much do we know about taste and smell in animals? Scientists are still learning how taste and smell systems work in farmed animals and so enormous potential remains for industry to gain and apply knowledge
Bacteria implicated in gastric ulcer development in pigs Study identifies new bacterial species implicated in ulcer development and opens way for new control methods.
New feed fermentation method developed Using synchronized batch fermentation, process degrades antinutritional factors in swine feed and boosts lactic acid production.
Feed ingredient holding explored as ASF fears continue Ongoing work to prevent the spread of foreign animal diseases sees a revision of the holding times for imported feed ingredients processed in unknown circumstan
Using feed acidifiers to improve nursery pig nutrition Feed acidifiers have shown to be effective tools to help swine producers. DSM's VevoVitall is a tool that can help nursery pigs thrive.
Sows could benefit from novel oilseed cake tested in grower pigs Swedish researchers looked at feeding a novel feed resource, Lepidium cake (LC), to grower pigs, saw that it was a palatable feed
Investments in Vietnamese pig sector despite ASF challenge Leading Chinese feed producer, New Hope Group, is planning to construct three pig farms in Vietnam, despite the threat from the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus
Wild pigs expand range in Canada A mix of wild boar and domesticated swine — are spreading rapidly across Canada, threatening native species such as nesting birds, deer, agricultural crops